Narendra Modi Says It Is A Very Special Day As Declassification Of Netaji Files Begins

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LUCKNOW, INDIA - JANUARY 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the convocation of the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University on January 22, 2016 in Lucknow, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an emotional tribute to a young scholar from India's lowest Dalit caste who committed suicide last week, a death some have blamed on social discrimination.(Photo by Ashok DuttaHindustan Times via Getty Images).

NEW DELHI -- As nation pays tribute to freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 119th birth anniversary today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it is a very special day as declassification of files pertaining to Netaji begins.

"Today is a special day for all Indians. Declassification of Netaji files starts today. Will go to National Archives myself for the same," Prime Minister Modi said in tweet.

Today is a special day for all Indians. Declassification of Netaji files starts today. Will go to National Archives myself for the same.